The whole-school Humanities trip to Buckfast Abbey successfully brought our History, Geography, and Religious Education (RE) curricula to life.
Located near our Project Compass site, the Abbey offered a first-hand look at local heritage—founded in 1018, dissolved in 1539, and rebuilt by hand in the 1900s.
This story of restoration helped pupils to appreciate the Devon landscape and see how our Buckfastleigh site fits into the wider area. Throughout the day, pupils participated in engaging workshops and explored the grounds, supporting their Geography studies of human landscapes and enriching RE by investigating sacred spaces, monastic life, and Christian heritage.
